audio books on shuffle: would the ipod shuffle be a good pick for use listening to audio books?
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2 GB is plenty of storage for one book. It does not bookmark so if you lose your place for any reason, it's really hard to get back. It charges when you plug it into your computer. Don't know about regular headset but can't see why not. It has an ordinary plug. If I had it to do over again, I'd probably save my money and buy a better ipod or just continue to use audiobooks from the library.
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It depends on what type of device you would want to listen to and what you're doing. For example, if you were cleaning your house moving around from room to room, I might suggest the ipod nano. Plus, you can take it with you outside you[re home. I have one and I would strongly reccommend checking it out.
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yes it is similar to an apple ipod in this sense. it will never play the same track twice in random unless you completely played all your songs in the shuffle
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I have not used it with audio books but I have for other audio, like music and video..... and it does enhance the sound a great deal.
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Sorry, Zikar, I don't know. I don't use my Shuffle any more because it is inferior to other iPods.
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Hi,Yes you can definitely listen to podcasts. Audiobooks are also an option to listen to on an iPod shuffle.Underwater Audio Customer Service
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Hi there. I'm not sure about the iPod shuffle. However, I would not recommend this item. I only used mine a few times before it broke. Neither Amazon or Lucky would assist me in a replacement or refund so I am very unhappy. Buyer beware.
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We each have our preferences, but listening to books on a shuffle is certainly not one of mine. As has been pointed out, there's no way to see where you are in the book, and it doesn't use a scroll wheel like a nano or other ipod to make finding your place easy. Since I usually convert CD audio books to MP3 and ipod formats I've found that when you have a long book (say 12-24 CDs), it's quite easy to lose your place if you ever do anything else with your ipod (and you certainly can't do much with a shuffle), it can be incredible PITA to get back to where you were. I finally dumped my shuffle.I'd recommend a nano (5th Gen is superior to the newest model in my opinion) or anything with a screen. We each have our preferences, but listening to books on a shuffle is certainly not one of mine. As has been pointed out, there's no way to see where you are in the book, and it doesn't use a scroll wheel like a nano or other ipod to make finding your place easy. Since I usually convert CD audio books to MP3 and ipod formats I've found that when you have a long book (say 12-24 CDs), it's quite easy to lose your place if you ever do anything else with your ipod (and you certainly can't do much with a shuffle), it can be incredible PITA to get back to where you were. I finally dumped my... » Read More We each have our preferences, but listening to books on a shuffle is certainly not one of mine. As has been pointed out, there's no way to see where you are in the book, and it doesn't use a scroll wheel like a nano or other ipod to make finding your place easy. Since I usually convert CD audio books to MP3 and ipod formats I've found that when you have a long book (say 12-24 CDs), it's quite easy to lose your place if you ever do anything else with your ipod (and you certainly can't do much with a shuffle), it can be incredible PITA to get back to where you were. I finally dumped my shuffle.I'd recommend a nano (5th Gen is superior to the newest model in my opinion) or anything with a screen. « Show Less
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Haven't used the shuffle for audiobooks but should work fine. Just don't try to load the entire Library of Congress.
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Sorry this answer is a few days late. I am not sure exactly about books. However, I have copied CDs onto the iPod with no trouble. I have also downloaded files from iTunes as well as other audio files onto the iPod and they work fine. My guess is that either a CD audio book or a purely digital audio file of a book would work perfectly fine.
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yes, I listen to Audible audiobooks on mine all the time. I have at least three dozen books on it, with room for more. Love it! Just wish it had a clip to hold it to my clothes. Bought a case at Target for $15 that has a clip, so that helps.
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I would think so. I listen to music on mine, but it always begins where it left off. And you would probably want to make sure you do not hit the shuffle button.
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Hi, the shuffle comes with a usb cable with a headphone jack in the end that connects to de iPod, used to sync and charge. Haven't tried speakers but I think you can use any speakers that connect with a headphone jack.
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I'm not sure about iPod shuffles because I bought it for my iPhone 4S but it works great with it! I'm pretty sure it probably works with any device! It's like your ordinary aux cord.. It works perfect for me! I love it.
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I don't have an iPod shuffle so I cant answer your question. Be advised, though, I wish I hadn't wasted my money on this product. You will probably be sorry too.
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The speaker itself does not have that function, but its not a concern since the the "shuffle" function would be controlled by whatever your audio source is (ie. iPod, etc). Hope that helps!
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Ipod Shuffles must be used in conjunction with the iTunes program but moving your music files over to the iTunes program should be pretty quick and easy. If you have any trouble there are guides online that explain the process well. --Underwater Audio Customer Service